A client recently asked LLS to perform a direct translation of an audio recording. While such a task is technically possible, it is not the best approach to ensure quality transcription or translation services, especially when in a legal setting.

The need for legal translation may arise in a variety of contexts. But when the document in question is an important legal document pertaining to a case with international reach, accuracy is of the highest importance.

Passport translation is an important and sometimes legally necessary aspect of traveling.
When traveling abroad, no matter what the destination, the possession of a valid passport is sure to be required.

With two cases pending before the US Supreme Court on the validity of same-sex marriages, the tide may be turning in favor of gay marriage in the United States.
But this isn’t just an issue in the US — many other countries have recently adopted bills legalizing same-sex marriage.

Sight translation is an option for professionals who need the meaning of a written document to be verbally conveyed on short notice.
However, this is not ideal.
Courtrooms demand accurately translated legal documents. Sight translation is no substitute.

A USCIS medical exam is necessary for most immigrants before being admitted into the US.
The purpose of the exam is to ensure you do not have a condition that could be dangerous to others, or diseases you might spread to other US residents.

Recently, legal translation errors have led to high-profile commercial disputes in China. How can US businesses succeed in the Chinese market and work to avoid common pitfalls?
Using inexperienced or unqualified translators increases the likelihood of significant errors. And legal translation errors can be costly.

As it stands, Quebec law allows local courts to use either French or English in their proceedings, according to an article in the Vancouver Sun.
Most Quebecois judges select French. However, official English translations (or even unofficial ones) are not required by law, and as a result are almost non-existent....

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